1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Citroen Saxo
To start off, 1998 Citroen Saxo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Saxo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Saxo has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Saxo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1998 Citroen Saxo | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | Saxo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |